Guest NOODS Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 I know what i need but don’t know what they are specifically called, but if i unplug my amp lead from the guitar in a hurry i get a horrible noise from the amp… I think i need a lead with a sleeve type steel jack? Any suggestions please for Santa… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 The cheap version is called "unplug the lead at the amp end", the deluxe version is something like this https://www.studiospares.com/studiospares-pro-neutrik-silent-guitar-lead-angled-jack-5m-593140.htm I find mine very useful and it works really well. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 4 hours ago, NOODS said: Any suggestions please for Santa… Don't do that. Always unplug at the amp first. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 And if you turn down the input gain first before yanking the amp end out won't even get a pop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 10 hours ago, NOODS said: Any suggestions please for Santa… Decent book on audio 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) I get the same if I knock on a turned on microphone with a drumstick. Any suggestions how to avoid that? Edited November 25, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Baloney Balderdash said: I get the same if I knock on a turned on microphone with a drumstick. Any suggestions how to avoid that? Leave the drumming to the drummer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 In very simplified terms what is happening is that when you pull the plug out of the instrument the whole instrument becomes akin to an antenna for collecting hum from anywhere it can and thus the noise. I always pull my instrument cable part way out of the jack on the amplifier before unplugging from the instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) On a more serious note, to solve the issue if you plan to keep on doing this, get a mute pedal and place it at the start of your signal chain, right after your bass. Some true bypass pedals will work for this purpose when engaged without being powered, and most true bypass pedals will if plugged in in reverse when engaged and powered, though pedals specifically made for this purpose do exist, and it would be relatively easy and cheap to make one yourself as well if you own a soldering iron and know how to solder. Edited November 25, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 On 20/11/2023 at 22:41, 3below said: The cheap version is called "unplug the lead at the amp end", the deluxe version is something like this https://www.studiospares.com/studiospares-pro-neutrik-silent-guitar-lead-angled-jack-5m-593140.htm I find mine very useful and it works really well. That would be a good cable except the picture show the cable a SC-Club. That is a microphone cable. The text says Sommer Spirit. If they are using Sommer Spirit with those connectors that is a good price. However the P&P will be about £6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_r Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 On 20/11/2023 at 21:55, Guest NOODS said: ... if i unplug my amp lead from the guitar in a hurry i get a horrible noise... ...it's the sound of millions of bass-/guitar- ists around the world, gasping in disbelief at such wanton vandalism! 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Chienmortbb said: That would be a good cable except the picture show the cable a SC-Club. That is a microphone cable. The text says Sommer Spirit. If they are using Sommer Spirit with those connectors that is a good price. However the P&P will be about £6. Having bought one (black Friday price plus online discount code -> £21 all in), it is Sommer Spirit cable. Arrived next day as well. Useful when changing between bass and EUB which I seem to have to do in both bands. Edited November 26, 2023 by 3below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) Double post deleted. Edited November 26, 2023 by 3below lack of skill using mobile to post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 3 hours ago, 3below said: Having bought one (black Friday price plus online discount code -> £21 all in), it is Sommer Spirit cable. Arrived next day as well. Useful when changing between bass and EUB which I seem to have to do in both bands. To be honest, I do not think that price will be around for long. It costs about that price to buy the parts. For example the RA Silent plug is at least £12 everywhere, If the soldering is done properly, That will be a great buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Buy a Fender Jazz Plus, the fourth click on the pickup selector is ‘None’ and kills any output, allowing wanton jack ripping without ear-busting noises. But then, I think the OP has left the room... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 On 20/11/2023 at 23:41, 3below said: The cheap version is called "unplug the lead at the amp end", the deluxe version is something like this https://www.studiospares.com/studiospares-pro-neutrik-silent-guitar-lead-angled-jack-5m-593140.htm I find mine very useful and it works really well. "guarantees a lifetime beyond 10,000 mating cycles." I'm getting two! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_r Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, Bolo said: "guarantees a lifetime beyond 10,000 mating cycles." I'm getting two! ...yeah but.... Premature Eject-ulation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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